"Does a good coach have to be tough?"
The KDVI Research Lab is happy to announce yet another blog in our series that explores the undercurrents of positive organisational change. This time KDVI Associate Manfred Barth explores whether coaching needs to be tough in order to affect real change.
KDVI Research Lab, Dec 2017
“The most complete revenge is not to imitate the aggressor.”
Identifying with an aggressor is a basic strategy for human survival. It’s time to call it out in the workplace.
INSEAD Knowledge, Sep 2017
"What makes wisdom more important than success and riches is that it enables us to live well"
The day after becoming the CEO of a company facing turbulent times, David had a dream. In it, while walking on a beach he discovered a bottle. On opening, a genie appeared offering him a wish in exchange for her freedom. Eschewing riches, fame or a long life, David chose the gift of wisdom.
In today’s hyperactive digital age, attaining wisdom is a challenge. With tablets and phones and their apps constantly vying for our immediate attention, it is increasingly difficult to find the time and mental space for making meaningful connections or engaging in the deep conversations, reflection, emotional awareness and compassion, necessary in the pursuit of wisdom.
INSEAD Knowledge, Jul 2017
"Adversity to develop endurance, courage and character"
In the perfect storm our world is currently experiencing, we need to develop leaders with character, people who can deal with complex and difficult situations and act as forces for good. Adversity is one way to develop endurance, courage and character. Without it, we do not really know what we are all about, nor do we appreciate the limits of our character.
INSEAD Knowledge, Jun 2017
"Down the rabbit hole of shame"
Shame is part of the human experience. Keeping your feelings of shame in perspective can relieve you of a harmful tendency to self-blame, and, eventually, make peace with your shadow side. Knowing that you are good enough, worthwhile, and deserving of love and acceptance is essential for building resilience and living your most authentic life.
HBR, Jun 2017
With the election of Emmanuel Macron, his relationship with his wife, Brigitte Trogneux, has been thrust into the world media. In this blog, we look at the relationship between professional power pairs, how they differ from other partnerships and their influence in their organizations.
KDVI Research Lab, May 2017
"Advice for dealing with narcissists"
Managing a narcissistic leader is not easy. Why would they ask for help, when they think that they are better than anybody else? How can they learn from mistakes if they can’t admit that they’ve ever made one? This article provides some advise for managers who have to deal with such leaders.
HBR, May 2017
Continuing on from Part 1 - Meetings: a matter of life or death, here we reflect on group role identities and the way they can affect underlying dynamics in meetings.
KDVI Research Lab, May 2017
Most people, if they are honest, will admit that they don’t always like meetings. In this two part blog series, we explore what might be going on under the surface in meetings. In Part One, we look at the fact that in meetings, people are not always able to tackle the real challenges the group faces, and may not even be aware that as a group, they are off course. In Part Two, we explore group role identities and how they influence meetings in hidden ways.
KDVI Research Lab, May 2017
Inspired by aviation and medical best practices for handling crises, we set out to develop a simple yet robust protocol that could help executives anticipate cases of potential burnout. Rather than being a test, survey, or assessment tool, the Stress-APGAR provides a set of guidelines that help executives think about and articulate factors that may lead to burnout.
HBR, Apr 2017
"Donald Trump’s new American brand is a cautionary tale for all leaders."
INSEAD Knowledge, Apr 2017
#BeBold ForChange
As International Women's Day is celebrated today across the globe, we asked ourselves what we would pledge to drive ground-breaking action within organisations to truly drive the greatest change for women.
KDVI Research Lab, Mar 2017
"Malignant narcissist as ticking time bombs"
Malignant narcissists not only believe they are always right, they vindictively go out on a limb to prove it.
INSEAD Knowledge, Mar 2017
"Playing the fool in the workplace"
INSEAD Knowledge, Feb 2017
“Wealth doesn’t last more than three generations”
This blog looks at how successfully handing on a family business requires mastery not only of the business but also of the self.
Harvard Business Review, Feb 2017
"Leadership lessons from a tumultuous time"
INSEAD Knowledge, Dec 2016
"Ways to Manage Difficult Bosses"
This article explores the options available to anyone who has to manage a bad boss. Much of it will feel like common sense. But people often forget that it’s in their power to improve bad situations, so having the options systematically laid out can be very helpful.
HBR, Dec 2016
"The tragedy of the commons"
INSEAD Knowledge, Oct 2016
"Obsession for digital technology"
INSEAD Knowledge, Oct 2016
"A large chair doesn’t make a king"
Africa is a cautionary example of the need for checks and balances against the abuse of power.
INSEAD Knowledge, Oct 2016
"For many executives walking away can be the hardest part of the job"
As a leader you need to focus on your successors early in the game. Doing so will not only underpin the long-term sustainability of your enterprise, it may give you a shot at immortality.
INSEAD Knowledge, Sep 2016
"How would you like to be remembered?"
INSEAD Knowledge, Sep 2016
"Leadership in the age of rage"
INSEAD Knowledge, Aug 2016
"How to manage brilliant but tumultuous leaders"
Thrill-seeking employees' addiction to risk can create havoc in the workplace. Managed correctly, their fearlessness can be a great advantage to any organisation.
INSEAD Knowledge, Jul 2016
"Personailty and techno-stress"
INSEAD Knowledge, May 2016
